Name: Swinging the Blues
Brand: Count Basie

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Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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2019-05-10

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405053847663

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Count Basie

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BMG Rights Management

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Jazz

Count Basie was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, NJ, USA, he made a significant impact on the world of jazz throughout his career. Count Basie's talent and unique style earned him a place among the most celebrated musicians of his time.
As a member of the *Count Basie Orchestra*, he led one of the most renowned big bands in history. His orchestra showcased exceptional musicianship and innovative arrangements that captivated audiences worldwide. Count Basie's contributions to jazz continue to inspire generations of musicians.
With a career spanning several decades until his passing on April 26, 1984 in Hollywood, FL, USA, Count Basie left an indelible mark on the music industry. His legacy lives on through his timeless compositions and unforgettable performances.

BMG Rights Management is a multinational label that was established as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. It operates under the name BMG Chrysalis in the USA, UK, and Sweden, following its acquisition of Chrysalis plc. In 2012, Bertelsmann bought out Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.'s share of the company after an unsuccessful attempt to acquire EMI's recorded-music assets. While BMG Rights Management is the successor of the original Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), it has undergone significant changes and now operates independently with no connection to its former incarnation.

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Recorded at the famous Universal Studios in Chicago in 1969, this is the rst of two classic Basie recordings for MPS.There are at least three aspects that place Basic Basie on the 'special album' list: lots of the Orchestra's standards arranged by the inimitable Chico O'Farrell, more Basie on piano, and some great tenor solos by one Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. The band comes out hot and swinging on Jesse Stone's "Idaho", with a bouncy piano solo, and "Lockjaw" pours out a scalding half chorus starting at the bridge. "Blues in My Heart" has a laid-back Basie and Davis, and on "I Don't Stand a Chance" Davis blows a warm, breathy ballad. "Red Roses", "Moonglow", and "Ma He's Making Eyes at Me" are all beautifully arranged at a medium tempo, with Basie and Davis the soloists. The funky "M-Squad" features Eric Dixon's pristine ute solo, the leisurely "Sweet Lorraine" drips warm-honeyed notes, while Fats Waller's "Ain't Misbehavin" deservedly features Basie's piano. "Don't Worry" gives the listener a sweet taste of Basie band stalwart Marshall Royal's alto, and on "As Long as I Live" Basie takes on the melody with a short aside from "Lockjaw". A title that ts hand-in-glove to Basie and band, "I've Got The World On A String" closes out the session.

Swinging the Blues

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